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Rob Chrisman

Rob Chrisman

Contributing Writer

Rob Chrisman began his career in mortgage banking – primarily capital markets – 35 years ago. He is on the board of directors of Inheritance Funding Corporation, of Doorway Home Loans, of AXIS Appraisal Management, and of the California MBA. He is also a member of the Secure Settlements Advisory Board, an associate of the STRATMOR Group, and of the Mortgage Bankers Association of the Carolinas and its membership committee.

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Bank On Borrowers, Not Rate Predictions

Chasing rate forecasts wastes resources better spent on cold, hard business

Mortgage Banker
Dec 10, 2024
Bank On Borrowers, Not Rate Predictions
Tradesies, Anyone?

Partnership matters more than ever to real estate agents with fewer referrals to offer

Mortgage Banker
Sep 12, 2024
Tradesies, Anyone?
The Volume Is All The Way Up On 'Fed Speak'

Why Lenders Hang Their Hats On The Fed’s Every Word

Mortgage Banker
Jul 15, 2024
The Volume Is All The Way Up On ‘Fed Speak’
Looking For Change Under Every Couch?

Don’t overlook the obvious – employees have ideas for cost savings, too

Mortgage Banker
Jun 10, 2024
Looking For Change Under Every Couch?
Yield Curve, Schmield Curve?

The yield curve is a harbinger, not the be-all, end-all for lenders.

Mortgage Banker
May 02, 2024
Yield Curve, Schmield Curve?
Recessions: Know What’s What

Volatile components present few indications about subsequent growth

Mortgage Banker
Mar 28, 2024
Recessions: Know What’s What
Supply And Demand Are Still Alive And Well

Treasury auctions may face weaker demand but they’re still getting done

Mortgage Banker
Mar 11, 2024
Supply And Demand Are Still Alive And Well
Repurchases Can Destroy A Lender

The volume of repurchase demands comes amidst improving credit

Mortgage Banker
Dec 14, 2023
How Migration Data Can Make Borrowers More Predictable
The Loan Limits Changed: So What?

Stability gets added to the housing market

Mortgage Banker
Dec 05, 2023
The Loan Limits Changed
Good Luck Searching For Long-Term Returns

Investors are wary of pipeline renegotiations

Mortgage Banker
Oct 17, 2023
Good Luck Searching For Long-Term Returns